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August 29, 2024

Union Workers at Cornell University Win Historic Pay Increases After 10-Day Strike
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In labor news, unionized workers at Cornell University celebrated
reaching a tentative agreement with the Ivy League school after less
than two weeks on strike. The deal, which will benefit maintenance and
dining room staff, gardeners and custodians, includes historic pay
increases of up to 25%, cost-of-living adjustments and ending a two-tier
wage system.


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